Archive - 11 September 2014

GST on petrol akin to removing subsidy

GST on petrol akin to removing subsidy

A low-income earner will spend more of his income on GST than a high-income earner.
Let's flood social media with #MansuhAktaHasutan

Let's flood social media with #MansuhAktaHasutan

Let's flood Twitter and Facebook with #MansuhAktaHasutan, and show that we refuse to be silenced by the Sedition Act.
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Ministry denies rumours UPSR cancelled

Ministry denies rumours UPSR cancelled

The rumours circulating on social media is untrue, Edu Minister Idris Jusoh said.
Sepang Circuit red-faced over timing glitch

Sepang Circuit red-faced over timing glitch

Participants of a drag race lodge a police report, saying this happens every time.
Khalid still has executive power, says legal adviser

Khalid still has executive power, says legal adviser

'Khalid is still the sitting MB, as recognised by the sultan.'
Try it on yourself, ex-PM tells 'death for sedition' lot

Try it on yourself, ex-PM tells 'death for sedition' lot

He was asked about activists who moot the death penalty for repeat...
PAS ustaz latest detainee under Sedition Act

PAS ustaz latest detainee under Sedition Act

UPDATED 8.33PM It's for allegedly questioning recent PPS arrests in sermon.
Quit if more exam paper leaks, DPM told

Quit if more exam paper leaks, DPM told

Commit to protecting integrity of school exams, DAP leader tells deputy PM.
Dr M: I gave one name, rulers had no issue

Dr M: I gave one name, rulers had no issue

UPDATED 6.25PM 'I never had any problem with any of the sultans.'
Muhyiddin cries sabotage over UPSR leak

Muhyiddin cries sabotage over UPSR leak

UPDATED 8.10PM The Examination Board denies that the 2014 UPSR is cancelled.
Dr M rues 'lazy' Malays, cites naked Japanese

Dr M rues 'lazy' Malays, cites naked Japanese

UPDATED 6.30PM Ex-PM laments failing to change the Malays, even after 22 years.
Felda DG visits Scottish club with 'wanted' man

Felda DG visits Scottish club with 'wanted' man

UPDATED 5.34PM Fans outraged, Glasgow Rangers denies he's buying the club.
2014-09-11

2014-09-11

PKR embarks on statewide 'MB' damage control

PKR embarks on statewide 'MB' damage control

UPDATED 5.21PM The campaign is to explain the party's stand on political crisis.
Aug 31 Merdeka Day not for us, say Sarawakians

Aug 31 Merdeka Day not for us, say Sarawakians

Sarawakians opted to mark Sept 16 as their Merdeka Day, not Aug 31.
DAP MP: Only fresh polls can solve Selangor mess

DAP MP: Only fresh polls can solve Selangor mess

UPDATED 4.10PM Ariff Sabri says that his party and PKR erred in not submitting...
Rafizi: 1MDB's RM30bil debt a threat to us

Rafizi: 1MDB's RM30bil debt a threat to us

This will be a threat to the well-being of the citizens, says PKR veep Rafizi Ramli.
Kidney Foundation explains PKR logo row

Kidney Foundation explains PKR logo row

Kidney Foundation said PKR Adun was told not to use logo for event.  
Mahathir worried Malays are tempting fate

Mahathir worried Malays are tempting fate

The ex-PM expresses concern about the Malays rejecting policies like NEP.
Singapore bans documentary on political exiles

Singapore bans documentary on political exiles

The film has been screened in several countries and has won awards.
Second UPSR paper leaked in two days

Second UPSR paper leaked in two days

UPDATED 4.45PM Year 6 students to resit English and Science papers on Sept 30.
'Fear not, scholar's pen is mightier than sword'

'Fear not, scholar's pen is mightier than sword'

Dr Farouk Musa likens Azmi Sharom to 'father of modern science' Galileo.
M’sian workers seek skills over cash, poll finds

M’sian workers seek skills over cash, poll finds

The KGWI canvassed responses from approximately 230,000 people.
Indonesia drops Mercedes for ministers amid outcry

Indonesia drops Mercedes for ministers amid outcry

The news was met with public criticism of the government’s perceived splurging.
KJ again dodges queries about Dr M's criticisms

KJ again dodges queries about Dr M's criticisms

UPDATED 2.45PM He declines to comment on 1MDB, saying that he is unfamiliar with it.
Railway union chief seeks open debate on sackings

Railway union chief seeks open debate on sackings

UPDATED 1.55PM RUM wants president to reveal the real reason for sackings. 
PKR: No feelers to palace backing Azmin as MB

PKR: No feelers to palace backing Azmin as MB

It denies NST report, saying communication done through formal letters.
Former IGP wants death penalty in Sedition Act

Former IGP wants death penalty in Sedition Act

The law should not be abolished, but amended to become stiffer, says Musa.
Klang MP: Selangor water deal may be 'illegal'

Klang MP: Selangor water deal may be 'illegal'

RM9.65bil deal may be illegal as the MB no longer has legality, says Charles.
Kajang Move bites Anwar back, says Chandra

Kajang Move bites Anwar back, says Chandra

In his failed drive for Selangor MB post, a host of problems had resulted.
Felda settlers submit memo on 'discrimination'

Felda settlers submit memo on 'discrimination'

UPDATED 3.30PM The settlers are hoping that the commission will defend them.
Quit if unhappy with Hadi, PAS veep told

Quit if unhappy with Hadi, PAS veep told

UPDATED 1.02PM 'Husam and friends should move a no-confidence...'
Asri: Kajang now stands for 'failure', not 'satay'

Asri: Kajang now stands for 'failure', not 'satay'

UPDATED 1.56PM Former Perlis mufti mocks S'gor political crisis in FB post.
Mother accepts son's death in Syria

Mother accepts son's death in Syria

Mother believed son was sincere in cause he was fighting for.
Sultan yet to decide on apology

Sultan yet to decide on apology

His private secretary says the ruler has yet to issue any decree on this matter.
Zahid says no directive to suspend sedition probes

Zahid says no directive to suspend sedition probes

UPDATED 11.58AM Police's task is to investigate, says the minister.
Rosli Dhoby drama not accurate, says cousin

Rosli Dhoby drama not accurate, says cousin

He did not run away after stabbing the governor, says his cousin.
Future of PAS rests with the Erdogans

Future of PAS rests with the Erdogans

FREE YOURSAY 'It only has future if led by moderates accepted by multi-racial...'
A multiparty chess game, but no checkmate in sight

A multiparty chess game, but no checkmate in sight

FREE YOURSAY ‘Rejecting PKR chief Azizah is equivalent to rejecting democracy.’
Sudan rebels hail Malaysia as model Islamic nation

Sudan rebels hail Malaysia as model Islamic nation

The country's image saved him from death, says a M'sian policeman.
GST will not burden Malaysians, assures Najib

GST will not burden Malaysians, assures Najib

He says the new tax will ensure sustained and continued growth for Malaysia.
Embassy tried to help student held in Russia

Embassy tried to help student held in Russia

Officials say Murugan was well looked after until deportation from Russia. 
'Anwar takes the difficult but principled stand'

'Anwar takes the difficult but principled stand'

FREE YOURSAY ‘It was good of Anwar to apologise and state the fact of the matter.’
The ball is back in Selangor sultan’s court

The ball is back in Selangor sultan’s court

FREE YOURSAY ‘The day of reckoning will soon come to pass when the race is...’
Will IGP nab himself if he defies fresh court order?

Will IGP nab himself if he defies fresh court order?

FREE YOURSAY ‘What now? Charge the Court of Appeal judges with sedition?’
SEB: Anti-dam protest a bid to discredit us, gov’t

SEB: Anti-dam protest a bid to discredit us, gov’t

Builder of mega dam says 'integrated effort' against development...
Intervene in KTMB sacking, DAP tells Liow

Intervene in KTMB sacking, DAP tells Liow

KTMB does not belong to appointed president and officials, minister told.